Tariq Goland-Tomlinson

Northern Virginia • ad1qsm@r.postjobfree.com • 571-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS:

Dynamic, detail-oriented, IT Security Professional with experience in conducting various types of security testing and providing vulnerability based technical solutions for industry leaders. Outstanding presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively understand business requirements while promoting cross-collaboration and enhancing customer satisfaction.

CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret

CERTIFICATION: CompTIA Security +ce (COMP001022158675) Issued: 11/19/2022 Expires: 11/19/2025 EDUCATION:

B.S., Integrated Science & Technology, Telecommunication Network Security - ABET Accredited James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Graduated: May 2020 TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Remedy

• Cisco Finesse

• VMWare

• Active Directory

• CA PAM

EXPERIENCE:

• Vulnerability Scanning

(Nessus, Tenable)

• Microsoft SCSM

(System Center Service

Manager)

• Python

• Wireshark

• Cloud - Microsoft OneDrive

• CyberArk

• Cisco Finesse

• ISVM

• Citrix

• CVEs

• Linux

Drug Enforcement Administration - GovCIO (Bluestone Contract) Sterling, VA System Administrator/Vulnerability Analyst April 2022 –Present

• Maintain, administer and configure computer networks and related computing environments, including hardware, systems software and application software on Windows 10 and 11.

• Supporting virtual machines in an end-user environment to include Citrix experience.

• Experience managing Active Directory, Group Policy, Computer objects and Security groups.

• Maintain operability of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS); troubleshoot and resolve communications equipment; facilitate resolution of network hardware and software problems and monitor network traffic and optimize network performance.

• Use CA Privileged Access Manager (CA PAM) to control audits and secure access to managed servers, instances, and switches for third party users.

• Support the development and maintenance of vulnerability management services, including vulnerability scanning, assessments, providing advisory and tracking vulnerability remediation using Nessus.

• Operate and configure Tenable Security Center for vulnerability testing and identification.

• Utilize SCSM to perform primary ITIL components for Incident, Problem, Service Request and change management.

• Perform research on current threats and vulnerabilities and manage vulnerability compliance with released CVEs, and ISVMs.

• Utilize CyberArk to RDP into server virtual machines to use admin privileges to configure, modify, create, and edit user accounts.

• Answer user inquiries regarding computer, email (Outlook), and DEA account management. As well as VPN, telecommunication connectivity and software/hardware inquiries to resolution.

• Fulfilled troubleshooting requests via telephone, remotely, and on-site. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Washington, DC Jr. System Administrator / IT Help Desk Customer Support Representative February 2021 – April 2022

• Answered user inquiries regarding computer, email (Outlook), unlock and reset password for accounts, phone connectivity, software or hardware inquiries to resolution.

• Fulfilled troubleshooting requests via telephone, remotely, and on-site.

• Knowledge or Experience supporting virtual machines in an end-user environment; Citrix and VMware.

• Experience managing Active Directory Group Policy Object

• Experience managing Active Directory User and Computer objects and Security groups.

• Alphabetize or otherwise organize, enter into appropriate databases, and file forms and other documents.

• Experience with ticket handling and escalation procedures. Human Intl. LLC Harrisonburg, VA

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Manager September 2018 – February 2021

• Oversee day to day operations, strategy, and direction of the clothing brand.

• Conduct research on key social issues and plan implementation of social impact projects.

• Managed team of 7 members and university representatives.

• Lead social media marketing campaigns and promotions.

• Create graphic designs and manage websites.

• Represent the brand to business partners and the public. James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA

Intern, JMU Venture Creation Fellowship June 2018 – August 2018

• Created a business plan and developed the brand strategy for Human Intl clothing.

• Developed a formal pitch for acquiring investor capital.

• Increased cost-efficiency through logistical improvements.

• Formed partnerships with humanitarian not-for-profit and other social impact driven organizations. • Fostered relationships with entrepreneurs and business advisors. PROJECT WORK:

Networking & Security

• Created a pawn virtual machine and leveraged Nessus software penetration testing to scan for vulnerabilities.

• Created a Metasploitable VM and used Burp Suite to scan a web page using spidering, identifying vulnerabilities in order to prevent potential attacks.

• Cracked a configured WEP encrypted router/WiFi network using a wireless adapter, as well as performing a spoof of that network using ARP injection.

Internetworking

• Created a Spanning Tree Network, including a Kali Linux hacker on GNS3. Executed Denial of Service attacks such as a Root Bridge Claim and a BPDU conf. flood.

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